Insulation is the barrier that prevents outside air from entering your home and traps conditioned air inside. In old homes, the amount of insulation inside is often insufficient, allowing heat transfer to occur. Thankfully, investing in new spray foam insulation allows you to protect the property and ensure it stays comfortable throughout the year. Below are several indications that you will benefit from this upgrade.

When Should You Update a Home's Insulation?

1. Higher Energy Bills

Throughout the year, heated and cooled air leak out of the home if the property doesn't have enough insulation. In response, your HVAC system must run more frequently, using more energy to maintain a stable temperature. This causes your monthly utility bill to increase, as the appliances are running more often and for longer periods. Often, this occurs when the attic doesn't have enough insulation, as hot air naturally rises to the top of the house. By having a professional install spray foam insulation in the space, they can efficiently fill all gaps and create a protective barrier to trap air inside.

2. Uneven Temperatures

The temperature inside the home should be relatively stable, despite how it feels outside. However, this is only possible if the insulation and HVAC system work together. If you notice that the interior feels warmer or colder randomly, or some areas are a different temperature than others, air is leaking out of the home. 

To spot this, walk through the house on a hot or cold day and note which rooms have a large climate difference. These are the areas that require more spray foam insulation, either inside the walls or in the attic. The rooms adjacent to the garage frequently have insufficient insulation, so pay special attention to these areas.

3. Consistent Drafts

Drafts around door and window frames, as well as around a pitched roof, are some of the most frustrating signs that your home doesn't have enough insulation. These small openings allow considerable air directly into the home, making the spaces around them much warmer or colder. Often, you’ll feel a draft before you see it because the opening is small. While you can seal door and window frames with caulk, you may need to add spray foam insulation to the walls and attic to prevent drafts around the roof.

If you need to update the home's insulation, contact Koala Insulation of North Indy in Carmel, IN. These contractors offer both blown-in and spray foam insulation to help regulate the temperature inside your home. They’re committed to keeping customers comfortable and reducing electricity bills, and they also offer solar attic fans and air sealing to accomplish these goals. Visit them online to learn more about their services. Call (317) 981-2326 to schedule an inspection.